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Duxton Farms proposes to acquire all preference shares of Duxton Bees via a scheme of arrangement, offering 0.839 Duxton Farms shares per Duxton Bees preference share, with up to 20% cash consideration. The independent expert values Duxton Bees preference shares between $0.64 and $0.85 on a control basis and considers the transaction fair and reasonable.

Australian United Investment Company Limited has updated its dividend announcement to include the Dividend Reinvestment Plan issue price, confirming a fully franked total dividend of AUD 0.28 per share for the period ending June 2025.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has declared a fully franked dividend for September, reflecting robust portfolio growth since its April 2025 launch. The investment portfolio has outperformed benchmarks, positioning the company well for its income return targets.

Excelsior Capital reported a sharp fall in net profit after tax for FY25 despite a 74% rise in investment income, reflecting the absence of last year’s one-off asset sale gain. The company declared a higher fully franked final dividend, signalling confidence in its portfolio.

Queste Communications Ltd reported a modest profit for FY25, with consolidated results impacted by investment portfolio losses and strategic asset reclassifications. The company maintained a cautious stance, suspending dividends and executive salaries to manage overheads.

WAM Alternative Assets Limited has announced a 15.4% increase in its fully franked final dividend, reflecting robust portfolio gains and a confident outlook under Wilson Asset Management's stewardship.

WAM Alternative Assets reported modest profit growth for FY2025, raised its fully franked final dividend by 15.4%, and outlined a strategic shift towards growth investments in its diversified alternative assets portfolio.

Pengana Capital Group reported a strong turnaround in FY 2025 profitability, driven by a surge in private credit funds under management and successful new product launches. The firm’s strategic shift towards private markets is reshaping its revenue profile and balance sheet strength.

MetalsTech Limited’s executive director and spouse have sold over 23 million shares to three new private mining investors, injecting nearly A$11.2 million and potentially accelerating development of the Sturec Gold Mine.

Thorney Technologies Ltd reported a reduced net loss of $4.66 million for FY2025, improving from a $21.7 million loss the previous year, while maintaining a stable net tangible asset backing per share. The company is focused on enhancing portfolio performance and addressing the persistent discount to net tangible assets through strategic initiatives including a share buyback.

Platinum Asia Investments has finalized its scheme of arrangement, transferring shares to an ETF structure and delisting from the ASX. Shareholders now hold units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF as the company undergoes a significant restructure.

Clime Capital Limited reported a 29% drop in net profit for FY25 but maintained its quarterly dividends and rolled over convertible notes with enhanced terms. The company is pivoting towards a debt-focused portfolio to boost income stability.